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S290 OCC

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

77,325 mi
Last recorded77,325 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS290 OCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 77,325 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 75,802 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 75,451 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 75,440 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 75,288 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 74,919 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 73,915 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 73,216 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 71,865 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 71,370 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 70,254 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 69,245 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 68,216 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 67,625 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f bumper corner cover damaged and n/s/f fog light rear cover missing.

Pass 11 Apr 2011 65,938 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 65,135 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 65,099 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 61,248 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 59,898 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 59,898 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 53,543 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 47,470 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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S290 OCC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 74,108 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S290 OCC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S290 OCC registered?

S290 OCC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S290 OCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S290 OCC shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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